junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive company as a Junior Sous Chef in Nottingham, where individuality is celebrated. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional food quality and a positive environment for both guests and staff. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay plus tips, and a range of benefits including free meals and family-friendly policies. Be part of a renowned restaurant group that values its employees and fosters a culture of recognition and success. If you’re ready to make a difference in a fast-paced kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and managing the kitchen team.
• Expert in maintaining food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage kitchen operations including planning shifts and coaching.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Team Management

Health and Safety Standards

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

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junior sous chef (Hiring Immediately), Nottingham

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Sous Chef | Full-time

We are a company that celebrates individuality and diversity, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland. We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team, helping us nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will be an expert in food quality and standards, using your knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

If you...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to manage the line, plan shifts, and coach your team
• Understand your kitchen’s food, health and safety standards, and financial performance including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs
• Love celebrating success and recognizing individual needs

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion, not considered wages.